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INTRODUCTION TO CI/CD TESTING
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Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) represents a fundamental
shift in software development and testing practices. This guide provides
comprehensive strategies for implementing effective testing within CI/CD pipelines,
ensuring high-quality software delivery while maintaining rapid deployment cycles.
Key Principles of CI/CD Testing:
- Shift-left testing approach
- Automated testing at every stage
- Fast feedback loops
- Risk-based testing strategies
- Continuous quality monitoring
- Fail-fast mentality
Benefits of CI/CD Testing:
- Reduced time to market
- Improved software quality
- Lower deployment risks
- Enhanced team collaboration
- Increased deployment frequency
- Better customer satisfaction
2. CI/CD PIPELINE ARCHITECTURE AND COMPONENTS
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Pipeline Stages and Testing Integration
Source Code Management
- Code commit triggers
- Branch protection rules
- Pull request validation
- Code quality checks
- Testing Integration: Pre-commit hooks, static analysis
Build Stage
- Code compilation
- Dependency management
- Artifact creation
- Build validation
- Testing Integration: Unit tests, code coverage, build verification
Integration Testing Stage
- Component integration
- API testing
- Database integration
- Service communication
- Testing Integration: Integration tests, contract tests, smoke tests
System Testing Stage
- End-to-end scenarios
- Performance validation
- Security testing
- Compatibility testing
- Testing Integration: System tests, performance tests, security scans
Deployment Stages
- Staging deployment
- Production deployment
- Rollback procedures
- Blue-green deployment
- Testing Integration: Deployment tests, health checks, monitoring